Sleep apnea in children tied to changes in brain. In children with a common condition that causes them to periodically stop breathing during sleep, areas of the brain involved with thinking and problem–solving appear to be smaller than in children who sleep normally, a study finds. Reuters Health, 03/17/2017. (Also see Sleep Apnea)

How touch can shape babies’ brain development. For newborns, skin–to–skin contact with parents and caregivers may help shape how their brains respond to touch, a sense necessary for social and emotional connections, a new study suggests. Reuters Health, 03/17/2017.

Dogs, grandkids can keep COPD sufferers active. Walking a dog and spending time with grandchildren keep people with impaired lung function more active than their peers who don’t have these outlets, researchers say. Reuters Health, 03/17/2017.

This Type of Thinking Can Help with Depression. People who struggle with anxiety or depression often ruminate on negative thoughts and the secret to better mental health may be learning how not to dwell on these thoughts, according to new research. Time Healthland, 03/16/2017. (Also see Depression)

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